Wednesday, September 16, 2009

LATE to Bed, Early to Rise. . .

OK, so I know how important sleep is. . . get your 8 hours of sleep each night, blah blah blah. But last night I ending up going to bed around 1 a.m. because I couldn't sleep from the jitters my black coffee gave me that I had around 7 p.m. (I know, stupid move, especially when I am no longer a daily java-consumer as I used to be).

But anyway, my point is that even though I went to bed so late, I still forced myself to resist pressing the snooze button on my 6 a.m. alarm and was able to drag myself out of bed this morning for a 7:15 bootcamp with Jaylin Allen from AIR Personal Fitness (Thanks Jaylin, great class today!)

And the funny part is that I wasn't even that tired. In fact, while it may sound contradictory, waking up early to exercise actually made me more energized than ever! I had previously planned to go back to bed immediately after class, but I instead find myself awake, perky and ready to start my day (and already blogging!)

I have to admit that with my new cave like room in Boston (the sun doesn't shine on my side of the apartment), it's extremely easy to sleep in. I have to be honest, I've been taking advantage of the darkness and sleeping in far too long, and consequently feeling ultra lazy throughout the rest of the day.

So listen up ladies: I do stress the importance of getting your sleep, but also making time for morning exercise because it works wonders for your body and mind!

Yes, I very well may crash later and might have to hit the sack a bit earlier tonight, but I feel better than ever right now due to me a.m. adrenaline rush I got from working out.

So, be daring: set your alarm for the wee hours of the morning and get a run/walk in before work, school or whatever it is you do during the day! Don't worry: your snooze button won't miss you and will be there again tomorrow. : )

About Me

I am a 25 year old "Healthy Chick" living in the lovely city of Boston.
I hold an extreme passion for health, researching the newest trends and best fitness tips daily.
I’m obsessed with studying food, living by the Italian's mantra: enjoy what you eat, every last bite, but also be aware of what you're putting inside your mouth. After all, food should be something to savor, not fear and that's exactly why I chose to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
No, I'm not a doctor, nutritionist or personal trainer. I don't have any notable certifications or trophies hanging on my walls. However, I do have a sincere love for what I do, and believe I can offer you fresh, new insights you can't get from magazines or diet books. I don't write just to hop on the "blogging bandwagon." I write because I care about what I do and want to share what I have to say (and trust me that's a lot) with all of my lovely readers!
My newest project: I’m working to make my "Healthy Chicks" blog into a book incorporating older posts with new, fun tips and ideas. So get on board and start reading! Send any suggestions/ ideas to my email.